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Philippe Attobra, Managing Director of BIAO-CI
BIAO is a Côte d’Ivoire bank which belongs to NSIA Group and it is one of the oldest banks in Côte d’Ivoire. BIAO has 40 subsidiaries in Côte d’Ivoire and over 500 agents. BIAO has the abilities of answering the needs and demands of big companies, SME’s and individuals.
Jean Paul Gillet, General Manager of the BRVM (Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières)
The Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières (BRVM) covers eight countries of the UEMOA Union. The Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières is a young entity established in 1996. Up to now, the Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières has successfully positioned itself as an exchange that “has its word” in the African continent.
Alain Aboa, Vice Chairman of Benianh International Foundation, and Sylviane Fontaine, Administrative and Financial Director of Benianh International Fondation
The Fondation Benianh International is a non-governmental organization recognized by Côte d’Ivoire law and was created in July 1996.
Thierry Vandenkerckhove, Chief Executive Officer of Aeria (Aéroport international Félix Houphouët Boigny d’Abidjan)
The International Airport of Abidjan was designed to handle 2 million travellers per year. Mr. Vandenkerchove forecasts that the 1 million milestone should be again reached after 2012. Then, the International Airport of Abidjan will have a steady growth of 5-10% in the years to come.
Côte d’Ivoire’s foreign policy revolves around the values of dialogue, peace, and cooperation with the rest of the world. President Félix Houphouët-Boigny emphasized that dialogue is the weapon of the strong, not the weapon of the weak. Problems need to be solved through dialogue. Côte d’Ivoire should be the place where problems are solved.
H.E. Mamadou Sangafowa Coulibaly, Minister of Agriculture of Côte d’Ivoire
Agriculture in Côte d’Ivoire went through three major phases; the one of growth after the independence was followed by the phase of crisis which lasted till 1990s. Since then, the agriculture in Côte d’Ivoire has not been able to resume the sustainable growth.
H.E. Gaoussou Toure, Minister of Transport of Côte d’Ivoire
Ministry of Transport of Côte d’Ivoire is responsible to implement the Government policy on transport. Roads are to be refurbished, taxi system as well – both are too old. Automobile and bus parks need to be renewed, too. Overall, the whole system of transport in Côte d’Ivoire is awaiting a change in the near future.
Côte d’Ivoire is a member of the ECOWAS/UEMOA. The ECOWAS/UEMOA membership benefits include free trade and free circulation of goods and people. The UEMOA functions like one unique state even though there are many countries. Also, Côte d’Ivoire has excellent relations with Nigeria which should result into a new era of economic cooperation on a the sub-regional level.
H.E. Bruno Nabagné Kone, Minister of Post and ICT of Côte d’Ivoire
ICT in Côte d’Ivoire has a relatively mixed status in the country’s economy. There has been a very strong evolution over the past fifteen years. The penetration rate is now approaching seventy-five percent which is relatively high compared to the African average. GSM remains to be the main communication tool. The country is lagging behind in the issue of Internet.
Fabrice Desgardin, Chief Executive Officer of CFAO Automotive
The CFAO group – Groupe Compagnie Française de l’Afrique Occidentale – has been in Africa for over 120 years. Côte d’Ivoire is an ideal example of what CFAO does throughout the Africa. It has four main areas of activity; the automotive, pharmaceuticals distribution, technology and, lastly, industrial.
